The revival of The Glass Menagerie, now in previews at the Booth Theatre, marks the play's seventh Broadway appearance in as many decades.

The Playbill Vault revisits the play's history on the Broadway stage since its premiere 68 years ago:

The Glass Menagerie premiered on March 31, 1945, launching the career of the young playwright Tennessee Williams. Laurette Taylor, one of the foremost actresses of the early 20th century, created the role of Amanda Wingfield in a critically lauded performance that would be her final Broadway appearance.

In 1994, the Roundabout Theatre Company presented a revival starring Tony winner Julie Harris as Amanda and an unknown Calista Flockhart as Laura. Željko Ivanek and Kevin Kilner played Tom and the Gentleman Caller.